Time lapse video of record setting El Capitan speed climb is awe-inspiring

Yosemite’s El Capitan is is one of the most intimidating and dangerous climbs in the world, but six months ago Jim Reynolds and Brad Gobright broke the speed record for climbing the 2.900 foot, 90 degree rock face by reaching the summit in 2 hours 19 minutes. The previous best was 2 hours 23 minutes set in 2012.

It’s an incredible achievement, but a time lapse video – produced by Gobright – showing the 2+ hour climb in just under seven minutes is even more breathtaking. Even if you’re not an avid mountain climbing fan – we’re not – you can still appreciate this.